Black Thistle Contracts is pleased to announce that it has begun provision of contracts-centred operations support and strategic consultancy services for mechanical maintenance and turnaround service provider, CEDA International.

The work involves review and development of central contract management, contract negotiation and procurement functions of the CEDA group to ensure that best practice is being followed in the commercial dealings of the organization. Black Thistle director, Keith Thomson, will also provide operations guidance and contract drafting services for the group during the period of the review.

CEDA International Corporation delivers safety driven, world class industrial maintenance, turnaround and construction services through innovative technologies, equipment and processes. Formed in 1973, CEDA International Corporation has evolved into one of the most diverse providers of industrial and specialty services in the world, offering well over 100 services to help clients manage refineries, upgraders, oil sands plants, chemical plants and other industrial facilities.

Owned by OMERS, one of Canada’s leading pension funds, CEDA International Corporation is comprised of several subsidiary companies and has offices across Canada, the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.